Morning and afternoon showers expected on a hot Friday

Friday

Aug 1, 2014 at 5:30 AMAug 1, 2014 at 12:06 PM

Morning and afternoon showers expected on hot Friday for Volusia and Flagler

STAFF REPORT

A mix of hot weather and rain is expected Friday in Volusia and Flagler counties as temperatures reach into the high 80s with a 40 percent chance of rain in the forecast.According to meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Melbourne, a slight chance of showers may occur between 8 a.m. and noon, then scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon hours. Skies will be partly sunny with a highs near 89 degrees.Winds will be from the south increasing to 5 to 10 mph as the morning progresses.Weather hazards from Flagler Beach to the Volusia-Brevard county line include some storms with frequent lightning strikes and downburst winds of up to 50 mph.For Friday night a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 11 p.m. Cloudy skies will prevail with a low temperature around 76.Rain is also expected Saturday as 40 percent precipitation is estimated, increasing to 60 percent Sunday and Monday.No major hazards or traffic crashes are reported on Volusia and Flagler roads by the Florida Highway Patrol.